KI6ZWW (sk)
It is with sadness that we report the passing of a long-time friend of hams and ARES. John Staples KI6ZWW became a silent key over the weekend from complications related…
January 2021 Storm Standby
A strong winter storm will impact Northern California for the next couple of days. It is expected to bring strong winds, heavy rain, localized flooding, and flash-flooding/debris flows in recent…
Net Control Training – 102
Continuing with our series of Net Control training, here is a video discussing how to acknowledge the stations you hear checking in to the Net. Also included is some guidance…
Net Control Training – 101
There is no secret or magic to being Net Control. It just requires a little planning, some attention to detail, and plenty of practice. This video introduces the mechanics of…
Consider being a Net Control Operator
We could use some help with more of you participating as Net Control. We have a dedicated, yet small, group of members who reliably perform these duties every single week.…
Great California Shakeout 2020
THIS IS A DRILL CALLOUT for Radio Operators to support evacuation centers. Major earthquake in SF Bay Area with evacuees being sent to Sacramento Area. Check in on N6ICW 147.195MHz…
Resources for Shasta County
The American Red Cross is asking for potential volunteers who would be able to deploy to Shasta County to support the evacuation centers for the Zogg fire. No activation, yet.…
Section-wide Net – Sep 17
There is a Sacramento Valley Section-wide NET this Thursday. It will have two parts – a VHF NET followed by an HF NET Section-Wide VHF NET Thursday, September 17, 2020…
Simplex VHF Test – Sep 19
On Saturday the 19th, there will be a general VHF Simplex Test assisted by a repeater. This will be an informal test to check your general coverage and reach via…
CALLOUT – monitors needed – Sep 12
The American Red Cross is marshaling volunteers for a radio and winlink monitoring effort.If you are available to cover at least a four-hour shift, please reply with your acknowledgement. Specifics…